Press Releases
- IFC Markets Announces New Approach to Trading and Analysis Called GeWorko Method
June 19 2013 1:03 PM ET
The concept of portfolio trading method GeWorko is very similar to currency exchange rate, when the value of the base currency is expressed in units of the quoted currency. The difference is that in GeWorko method two portfolios stand for the base and the quoted currencies. The sum of the values of all assets adjusted for their corresponding weights in a portfolio gives an absolute dollar-denominated value for each portfolio.
- Four Seasons Financial Education Helps Employees Boost 401(k) Savings and Debt Payments
June 19 2013 1:01 PM ET
According to financial wellness firm, Four Seasons Financial Education, the two most requested reasons for workplace financial education are retirement planning and debt planning. To address this demand, they have developed a new program to show employees unique savings strategies. Employers understand the need for increased retirement savings for employees, but are concerned with the average of $7,055 in credit card debt owed by the averaged American*. Four Seasons President, Travis Freeman, says employees just need help thinking outside the box.
- Glebar Company, Inc., Manufacturer of Precision Grinding Machines, Announces New Executive Management Team & Revamped Website
June 19 2013 12:59 PM ET
Glebar Company, Inc., “Glebar” or the “Company”, a manufacturer of highly automated precision grinding machines for use across a breadth of industries and end-use applications, has announced the appointment of its new Executive Management Team and the launch of its revamped website, http://www.glebar.com.
- NextDocs and Novella to Present on eTMF at DIA 2013
June 19 2013 12:46 PM ET
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NextDocs announced today that it will co-present with Novella, a full service clinical research organization, at DIA 2013, the Drug Information Association annual meeting and conference. The companies will present case studies that explore best practices for making the transition from paper trial master file to electronic trial master file (eTMF) systems.
- Red Oak Partners Criticizes Digirad Tax Loss Rights Plan as Poorly Conceived and Instead as Attempt to Entrench Directors
June 19 2013 12:46 PM ET
NEW YORK, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Oak Partners, LLC and the Red Oak Fund L.P. (collectively "Red Oak") comment on Digirad Corporation's (ticker "DRAD") Tax Loss Rights Plan adopted on May 24, 2013.
Stated David Sandberg, Red Oak's Founder and Managing Member, "Below we disclose why this plan can't reasonably meet its stated objective and why we believe the plan is instead an attempt by insiders to entrench themselves. We remain disappointed both in the lack of demonstrated capability and the lack of good governance maintained under this Board. Specifically, we note:
- Global Digital Camera Industry Outlook to 2017 - Emerging Markets, Next Big Destination for DSC Manufacturers
June 19 2013 12:45 PM ET
NEW YORK, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:Global Digital Camera Industry Outlook to 2017 – Emerging Markets, Next Big Destination for DSC Manufacturers
- Incapital Hires Patrick Dwyer and Chris Solodyna To Bolster Advisor Sales Force
June 19 2013 12:45 PM ET
BOCA RATON, Fla. and CHICAGO, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Incapital, a leading underwriter and distributor of fixed income and other financial products, today announced that it has hired Patrick Dwyer and Chris Solodyna as Vice President, National Sales Manager for the Wire and Regional Business Development Channel and Manager of Incapital's Business Development Consultants, respectively.
- New Law Adopts More Broad-Based Experience Requirements for CPA Licensing, Supports Accounting Industry
June 19 2013 12:45 PM ET
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today signed into law a measure that will allow more practical, broad-based professional experience to fulfill the requirements for getting a Certified Public Accountant license.
"Governor Corbett is committed to growing jobs in Pennsylvania. Making the professional experience requirements needed to get a CPA license more practical is a change backed by the accounting profession and will encourage job growth in this business," Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele said.
- Achievers "Class of 2013" Survey Results Reveal Dramatic Increase in Social Job-Seeking for College Graduates
June 19 2013 12:41 PM ET
TORONTO and SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Achievers, the leader in employee recognition and rewards software, and ConnectEDU today announced the results of a comprehensive "Class of 2013" survey, revealing what recent graduates expect of the workplace, and what companies in search of new talent should expect from them.
- SDI to Extend Geographic Reach with Acquisition of Security Systems Integrator i-sys
June 19 2013 12:41 PM ET
CHICAGO, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SDI (System Development.Integration, LLC), a leading systems integrator of mission-critical technologies and infrastructure, announces the acquisition of i-sys, Corp, a nationally-recognized systems integrator that delivers integrated security, environmental and fire safety solutions.
- Royal Dutch Shell plc: Buyback of Own Shares
June 19 2013 12:41 PM ET
LONDON, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE:RDS.A)(NYSE:RDS.B) announces that on 19 June, 2013 it purchased for cancellation 540,000 "B" Shares at a price of 2175.50 pence per share.
Following the cancellation of these shares, the remaining number of "A" Shares of Royal Dutch Shell plc will be 3,797,974,999 and the remaining number of "B" Shares of Royal Dutch Shell plc will be 2,549,683,171
- US Nutraceuticals Market Forecast to 2017
June 19 2013 12:38 PM ET
NEW YORK, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:US Nutraceuticals Market Forecast to 2017
- Supreme Court Invalidated Gene Patents: What's Next?
June 19 2013 12:36 PM ET
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Genomic medicine has the potential to be a cornerstone of medical testing, treatment, and clinical integration. Without doubt, the Supreme Court's unanimous decision invalidating Myriad's patents on BRCA1 and BRCA2 is already changing the testing landscape for those genes. What other changes can we expect? How will the decision impact medical testing? What did it take to win the case?
- Nurses, Environmental Activists to March on Golden Gate Bridge Thursday in Call to Stop Keystone XL Pipeline
June 19 2013 12:35 PM ET
SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Registered nurses from across the U.S., joined by 350.org, Friends of the Earth, Sierra Club, Greenpeace and other leading environmental groups, together with Bay Area community activists, will step up the call on the Obama administration to reject approval of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline with a colorful march and rally at the Golden Gate Bridge Thursday, June 20.
- Record-challenging heat and blue skies in Alaska usher in summer solstice
June 19 2013 12:32 PM ET
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Heading to Alaska? You can leave your coat at home. The nation's 49th state has been ablaze in high temperatures for two weeks now, and both visitors and locals are basking in over 19 straight hours of sunshine a day. Summer solstice is only a few days away; and, with temperatures soaring into the 90s in parts of the state, Alaska can expect at least another week of long, warm days.
- WDIV-TV Local 4 and The Parade Company count down to The Ford Fireworks presented by Target - Live Broadcast Monday, June 24, 8 p.m.
June 19 2013 12:31 PM ET
DETROIT, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Local 4 News anchors Carmen Harlan, Devin Scillian and Chuck Gaidica host this three-hour primetime special, live on Local 4, from an exclusive rooftop venue overlooking the Detroit River. The Ford Fireworks is the highest rated local television event of the summer and one of the world's largest fireworks displays. New this year, the return of WDIV-TV Local 4's popular Super Singer competition, spotlighting five of metro Detroit's best vocalists.
- Wi-Fi Alliance® Selects Marvell's Industry-leading Avastar 802.11ac 2x2 Combo Solution with NFC and Bluetooth for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ ac Test Suite
June 19 2013 12:31 PM ET
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) today announced that the Marvell® Avastar® 88W8897, the industry's first 802.11ac 2x2 mobile MIMO combo radio solution with near field communications (NFC) and Bluetooth 4.0 support, was selected by Wi-Fi Alliance® to the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ac test suite.
- Bushmills™ Irish Whiskey Is Toast Of World Leaders At G8 Summit In Northern Ireland
June 19 2013 12:30 PM ET
FERMANAGH, Northern Ireland, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Ireland's world famous whiskey, Bushmills, was the toast of world leaders at the G8 Summit meeting at the Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, on 17 and 18 June.
- National Door Service Continues to Service Federal Agencies
June 19 2013 12:28 PM ET
BALTIMORE, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Door Service, Inc., a leading construction firm specializing in the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of industrial and aircraft hangar doors, is pleased to announce that they have recently completed work on several major projects for Federal Agencies including a major re-fit for the Coast Guard at Reagan National and continuing electrical system upgrades at Dover AFB.
- A Report on the Laser Processing Market: Segmented By Technology; Process; Base Material; Application & Geography with Forecasts to 2018
June 19 2013 12:27 PM ET
DUBLIN, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
